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with the support of the national arts fund, the beijing culture and art fund and the recommendation of the chinese dramatists association, on october 12th and 13th, the beijing opera troupe will go to south korea to participate in the beijing opera troupe's new play "my life" sponsored by the korea asia culture hall fund the 28th beseto (china, south korea, japan) theater festival hosted by the association will have two performances at the second theater of the asian culture center (acc) in gwangju, south korea. it is reported that "this life of mine" is one of the two plays selected nationwide by the china drama association.

the beijing opera "my life" is adapted from lao she's novel of the same name. it takes "my" ups and downs and bitter life journey in the old era as the main line, and truly shows the sadness of the low-level people in the turbulent old society who are unable to control their own destiny. as the only local opera in beijing, beijing opera has unique artistic charm and regional characteristics. "in this lifetime" uses a strong beijing accent to humorously express the heavy reality, and the laughter and curses are full of deep affection and love for the world.

since its premiere in 2022, beijing opera "in this lifetime" has been finely polished. "this play incorporates modern elements and innovative techniques in script adaptation, stage performance, music creation, etc. it will demonstrate to the international theater community the spirit and ability of chinese opera to continuously explore and innovate on the basis of inheritance." director of beijing opera troupe cui di said, "this performance in south korea will also help the collision and integration of beijing opera and other forms of drama. the exchange of different artistic styles may produce new artistic creativity and expression techniques, promote the continuous enrichment and development of beijing opera, and provide opportunities for future creations." more possibilities.”

source: beijing daily client

reporter: gao qian